Professional Powered Speakers

EUROLIVE B912NEO
B815NEO/B812NEO
DSP-Controlled 1,260-Watt 12"/15"/12"
PA Speaker System with Neodymium
Speakers and Integrated Mixer

High-power 1,260-Watt 2-way PA

sound reinforcement speaker system
with integrated mixer for live and
playback applications

Ultra-compact and light weight Our EUROLIVE 1,200-Watt NEO Series which drive the low- and high-frequency
plastic composite material provides active loudspeakers are destined to transducers to their limits without
excellent sound even at extreme become the new standard in high-quality even the slightest hint of distortion.
sound pressure levels live sound reproduction. Packed with Best of all, our Class-D amplifiers use
• B812NEO weighs only 19 kg/41 lbs 1,200 Watts of biamped Class-D output SMPS (Switch-Mode Power Supplies),
and SMPS (Switch-Mode Power Supplies), which don’t need massive transformers
• B815NEO weighs only 23 kg/51 lbs these brutes provide massive low-end and heat sinks, making the NEO Series
• B912NEO weighs only 19 kg/41 lbs punch, with the kind of high-fidelity ultracompact and highly-efficient.
definition and clarity typically reserved
Extremely powerful and light weight for much larger systems. NEO Series Put simply, these cool-running
12"/15"/12" neodymium woofer loudspeakers provide the best power- systems provide more Watts per pound,
provides incredibly deep bass and to-weight ratio of any speaker system making them easy to transport and set
acoustic power we’ve created to date! up. Our no-compromise design means
you get solid punchy bass, along with
Revolutionary Class-D amplifier Class-D Works its Magic powerful mids and pristine highs that will
technology: enormous power keep the party going all night long.
and incredible sonic performance What’s the secret? These state-of-the-
art active loudspeakers are powered by Continued on next page
State-of-the-art 24-bit digital signal custom-engineered Class-D amplifiers,
processor for ultimate system control:
• Digital crossover, phase and
time correction for perfect driver
alignment plus dual compressor/
limiter for total system protection
• Digital noise gate, low-cut filter,
2-band EQ, dynamic Contour filter
for ultimate sound reproduction

2 Mic/Line inputs (XLR and ¼" TRS)

with individual volume controls and
peak LEDs

State-of-the-art 1.75"
titanium-diaphragm neodymium
compression driver for exceptional
high-frequency reproduction
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EUROLIVE NEO-What? The resulting HF horn dispersion pattern

B912NEO Since its discovery in the 1800s, ensures that everyone in the performance

B815NEO scientists have been playing with

neodymium, a rare-earth element prized
area hears the same high-quality sound.
No corners cut here!
B812NEO for its powerful magnetic properties and Digital Signal Processing
super-light weight. Our engineers have
harnessed the power of neodymium, From the instant the signal enters
Ultra-wide dispersion and large creating some of the best-sounding, the NEO system, the digital processor
format exponential/conical horn featherweight transducers (woofers takes over, ensuring the highest possible
with multi-cell aperture throat and tweeters) known to man. signal integrity—and we’re talking CLEAN!
The 24-bit DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
Additional Line output enables Custom-Designed Transducers includes a digital crossover,
linking of additional speaker systems Let’s face it; the transducer (speaker) phase and time-optimization for perfect
is the only part of a sound system you driver alignment, and a dual compressor/
Versatile trapezoidal enclosure limiter for total system protection.
design allows different positioning: actually hear, so we don’t cut any corners.
While some of our competitors are Two-band EQ (High and Low) is provided
• Stand mounting with content to grab whatever they have on for finetuning system response,
35-mm pole socket hand and plug them into their boxes, along with an adjustable Low Cut filter,
• Tilts on its side for use as a we build our transducers from scratch. a switchable dynamic Contour filter
floor monitor Not only do we wind our own voice coils, (Speech or Music) and a digital Noise Gate
we process the paper pulp into cones and with Threshold LED.
Ergonomically shaped handles for even machine the frames and back plates.
easy carrying and setup Power to Spare
This enables us to control the quality,
and frankly, make better components— Cutting-edge technology and high
Internal switch-mode power supply fidelity transducers are not all it takes
for noise-free audio, superior like the neodymium woofers and
1.75" neodymium titanium-diaphragm to get your message across—you need
transient response and very low power, and lots of it. At the heart of each
power consumption compression drivers we deploy in each
and every NEO Series loudspeaker. of these systems is a biamped 1,200-Watt
High-quality components and engine capable of driving the speakers
More than a year went into the to their very limit, without the slightest
exceptionally rugged construction creation of the multi-cell aperture
ensure long life hint of distortion. When it comes to pure
horn/neodymium titanium-diaphragm output power, NEO Series loudspeakers
Conceived and designed by driver combination that not only does will simply blow you away with their
BEHRINGER Germany justice to loud rock and dance music, massive punch, smooth mids and
but also satisfies audiophiles with its articulate top-end!
musical timbre and attention to detail.
Continued on next page
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EUROLIVE First, let’s establish one thing—both more bass in it — or you want to crank it
B912NEO models put out plenty of bass. But physics up louder, then the B815NEO may be a

B815NEO are physics and a 15" low frequency

transducer has almost 40% more surface
better choice. Up to a point…
The larger a room’s cubic volume,
B812NEO area with which to move air than a 12".
So with a 15" loudspeaker, you can move
the more energy is required to
achieve any given desired level of
more air with the same amount of power bass. In other words, when playing
Instant PA System and generate more bass. the same music in a big room versus
With just a single NEO loudspeaker system If you’re amplifying a sales a small room, big room = less bass;
and one or two dynamic microphones, you can presentation with a single mic in the small room = more bass. For really large
set up an instant sound system. The onboard boardroom, or an acoustic guitar at the performances or venues, you may find
mixer features a Level control for each input coffee house, the B812NEO or B912NEO that you will need to add subwoofers to
and a dual-band master EQ, complete with will probably be all the speaker system your setup to achieve the desired level of
an adjustable Low Cut filter to help eliminate you’ll ever need. But if your music has bass impact. But more on that later…
annoying breath pops and mic handling noise. Continued on next page
An additional filter, which we call Contour,
allows you to select Speech (for enhanced
voice intelligibility), or Music for the broader
frequency range required for the high-fidelity
reproduction of music. And if you need more
coverage, you can chain together as many 1.75"
titanium-
as you like via the convenient Line Out XLR diaphragm
connector. neodymium
compression
driver
Low Frequency Response
The EUROLIVE NEO Series was built with Ultra-compact,
extended low frequency handling in mind. lightweight
composite Power LED
Thanks to a tuned port, internally braced, enclosure
injection-molded enclosure, each model’s
custom-designed LF (Low Frequency) transducer
really cranks out tight bottom end. Keep in
mind that bass response varies according to LF
transducer size, so the larger the speaker, the
Ergonomic carry Lightweight
more bass you will be able to generate. handles on neodymium
both sides LF driver
Why Are There Two 12" Versions
in the Neo Series?
From a technical and functional aspect, the
B812NEO and B912NEO are identical. They have
exactly the same amplifiers, transducers, DSP,
frequency response and basic construction.
The B912NEO is designed for applications where Standard
Rubber
a more conservative appearance may be desired, feet pole socket
35 mm/1.378"
such as in churches, restaurants, businesses, etc. (on bottom)

Which One Do I Need, the 12" or 15"?

As you’ve probably noticed, we make
these in two woofer sizes. Which one is right
for your application? Well, let’s start with your
application:
• Is it spoken word in a hotel ballroom?
• Hard rock in a park?
• A folk singer or a drum ‘n’ bass act?
• Loud enough for an 18-year old, or loud
enough for your grandmother?
• Is your venue a huge auditorium or a tiny club?
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EUROLIVE Mic/Line 1 and use the Mic/Line 2 input switch that puts the system into standby
B912NEO to connect the monitor signal from mode when no signal is detected for

B815NEO the PA mixing console, so that you

can also hear the other members
more than three (3) minutes.

B812NEO of your band. This opens up lots

of possibilities. If you want to use more
Value
When it comes to serious bang for your
than two instruments, you will need buck, it’s hard to beat the NEO Series—
More Than Just a PA Loudspeaker... a submixer (e.g. XENYX X1204USB) and the sound quality is second to none!
to mix down the signals to one feed. Stop by your BEHRINGER dealer today,
When laid on their side, NEO Series compare them to the competition and
loudspeakers tilt to the ideal angle for onstage Conservation of Energy find out how easy it is to take home a pair.
monitor wedge applications. Hookup is Because of the NEO Series’ high-
simple, requiring only a single cable from the For a rump-shaking romp into sonic
efficiency Class-D amplifier and switch- wonderland, team up a pair of NEO Series
monitor send on the mixing console and, of mode power supply technology,
course, power. Additional monitors can be loudspeakers with our amazing new
these loudspeakers waste less energy active subwoofers, the B1500D-PRO or
chained together via the XLR Line Out jack on than conventional active systems,
the loudspeaker’s rear panel. B1800D-PRO. Be sure to check with local
putting out more sound and generating authorities to make sure you’re nowhere
NEO Series loudspeakers also make excellent significantly less heat! For even more near a seismic fault. These babies
onstage monitors for keyboards, acoustic energy conservation, each NEO really rock!
guitars, or any line-level instrument for that loudspeaker has a handy Timed Cutoff
matter. You can plug your instrument into

Contour
switch toggles
between High- Low- Adjustable Input 2 Input 1
Speech and Power frequency frequency Low-Cut Level control Level control
Music switch EQ EQ filter w/ Clip LED w/ Clip LED

IEC power Timed Adjustable Line Out for linking Mic/Line 2 Mic/Line 1
socket Turnoff Noise Gate additional systems input input
switch w/ Threshold
LED
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EUROLIVE
B912NEO
B815NEO
B812NEO

Stereo PA with External Mixer

Connecting Multiple NEO Systems

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EUROLIVE
B912NEO
B815NEO
B812NEO

Presentation with 1 Mic & Music/PowerPoint Sound

EUROLIVE B812NEO

Mic/Line 2 with adaptor or

MP3 Player
Laptop Computer

XM8500
Mic/Line 1

Stereo Operation with External Mixer

EUROLIVE B812NEO

XM8500

Mic Input

Main Out L

Main Out R

XENYX X2442USB
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EUROLIVE
B912NEO
B815NEO
B812NEO

Connecting Additional NEO Loudspeakers

EUROLIVE B812NEO

Rear Rear

Mic / Line In Mic / Line In

Line Out Line Out

Mic / Line 1 Mic / Line 1

Main Out L Main Out R

XENYX X2442USB
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EUROLIVE
B912NEO
B815NEO
B812NEO
B912NEO/B812NEO AUDIO OUTPUTS Woofer 12" / 308 mm neodymium
LF transducer
LINE OUT XLR, balanced
OUTPUT POWER Limiter Optical, dual protection for woofer
Output impedance 120 Ω and driver
Low-frequency range
CONTROLS Dynamic equalizer Processor-controlled,
RMS @ 1% THD 800 W @ 8 Ω dual parametric EQs
Digital Signal Processor 24-bit fixed-point Motorola
Peak power 1200 W @ 8 Ω
AD/DA converter 24-bit / 48 kHz POWER SUPPLY / VOLTAGE (FUSES)
High-frequency range NOISE GATE variable (off to -30 dB < -45 dB) USA / Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz (T 10 A H 250 V)
RMS @ 1% THD 50 W @ 8 Ω TIMED TURNOFF switchable (3 min.) UK / Australia 240 V~, 50 Hz (T 5.0 A H 250 V)
Peak power 60 W @ 8 Ω CONTOUR switchable SPEECH / MUSIC contour Europe 230 V~, 50 Hz (T 5.0 A H 250 V)
AUDIO INPUTS HIGH 12 kHz / ±15 dB Japan 100 V~, 50-60 Hz (T 10 A H 250 V)
LOW 80 Hz / ±15 dB Power consumption max. 1000 Watts
XLR (servo-balanced) Channels 1 and 2
LOW CUT hi-pass filter, 40 - 160 Hz Mains connection Standard IEC connector
Sensitivity -40 dBu to +10 dBu (24 dB / Oct.)
Input impedance 27 kΩ DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM DATA Dimensions (HxWxD) 26 x 15 x 15.5"/660 x 380 x 395 mm
Level control Channels 1 and 2 Frequency response 45 Hz to 20 kHz Weight 42 lbs/19 kg
Input Trim –∞ to + 50 dB Crossover frequency 1.54 kHz
Max. input level +22 dBu Sound pressure level max. 127 dB SPL @ 1 m
Tweeter 1.75" / 44 mm, neodymium
titanium-diaphragm HF driver

CONTROLS
B815NEO
Digital Signal Processor 24-bit fixed-point Motorola
OUTPUT POWER POWER SUPPLY / VOLTAGE (FUSES)
AD/DA converter 24-bit / 48 kHz
USA / Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz (T 10 A H 250 V)
Low-frequency range NOISE GATE variable (off to -30 dB < -45 dB)
UK / Australia 240 V~, 50 Hz (T 5.0 A H 250 V)
RMS @ 1% THD 800 W @ 8 Ω TIMED TURNOFF switchable (3 min.)
Europe 230 V~, 50 Hz (T 5.0 A H 250 V)
Peak power 1200 W @ 8 Ω CONTOUR switchable SPEECH / MUSIC contour
Japan 100 V~, 50-60 Hz (T 10 A H 250 V)
HIGH 12 kHz / ±15 dB
High-frequency range Power consumption max. 1000 Watts
LOW 80 Hz / ±15 dB
RMS @ 1% THD 50 W @ 8 Ω Mains connection Standard IEC connector
LOW CUT hi-pass filter, 40 - 160 Hz
Peak power 60 W @ 8 Ω (24 dB / Oct.) DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
AUDIO INPUTS LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM DATA Dimensions (HxWxD) 29 x 17 x 18.5"/735 x 430 x 470 mm
XLR (servo-balanced) Channels 1 and 2 Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz Weight 51.1 lbs/23.18 kg
Sensitivity -40 dBu to +10 dBu Crossover frequency 1.54 kHz Please note these specifications are preliminary and conceptual in nature,
and as such are subject to change as product development progresses.
Input impedance 27 kΩ Sound pressure level max. 128 dB SPL @ 1 m This information is supplied for market research purposes only and is not
Tweeter 1.75" / 44 mm, neodymium to be made public in any manner. This document is solely the property of
Level control Channels 1 and 2 titanium-diaphragm HF driver The MUSIC Group, or one of its subsidiaries, and must be surrendered upon
Input Trim –∞ to + 50 dB request of the owner.
Woofer 15" / 387 mm
Max. input level +22 dBu neodymium LF transducer
Limiter Optical, dual protection for woofer
AUDIO OUTPUTS and driver
LINE OUT XLR, balanced Dynamic equalizer Processor-controlled, dual parametric
Output impedance 120 Ω EQs

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